In service to our students nationwide and nearly 100,000 alumni, our employees are critical to the mission of Columbia College. Below is a list of employees who joined the college or transitioned positions within the last month.
If you are interested in a career at Columbia College, please visit ccis.edu/careers to view our job opportunities.
Welcome to the new employees and congratulations to those who changed roles!
New Associates
Nkeiruka Esere started as Instructional Designer in Online Program Administration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Derek Estella-Croad started as Instructional Designer in Online Program Administration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Sherry Lewis started as Administrative Assistant in Nursing on Nov. 3, 2025.
Courtney Gillie started as Archivist in the Stafford Library on Nov. 10, 2025.
Jennifer Flander started as Recruitment Specialist in Admissions on Nov. 11, 2025.
Brian Heuer started as General Maintenance in Plant & Facilities on Nov. 17, 2025.
Faye Fairchild started as NCLEX Success Coach in Nursing on Nov. 24, 2025.
Employee Transitions
Brenna Montgomery transitioned from Admissions Operations Coordinator to Admissions Operations Coordinator III in Admissions Operations on Nov. 3, 2025.
Candice Shea transitioned from Assistant Director, CRM Operations to Associate Director of CRM Operations in Enrollment Systems on Nov. 3, 2025.
Kelsey VanWye transitioned from Admissions Operations Coordinator to Admissions Operations Coordinator II in Admissions Operations on Nov. 3, 2025.
Lisa Woods transitioned from Veterans Certifying Official to Financial Aid Specialist in Financial Aid on Nov. 17, 2025.
